China Visa Extension: How to Extend Your Stay Legally
China Visa Extension: How to Extend Your Stay Legally
If you're in China and need more time than your visa allows, you can extend your stay at the local Entry-Exit Administration Bureau. Apply at least 7 days before your current visa expires. Required documents: passport + visa copy, accommodation registration form from local police station, 2 passport photos, completed visa extension application form. Fee: ¥160 for L visa extension (up to 30 additional days). Processing time: 5-7 working days. Do not overstay — fines range from ¥500/day (up to ¥10,000) plus possible detention and future visa bans.
